MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear surface corrosion on axle
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear surface corrosion on axle
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut's in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut's in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Vehicle under tray loose/damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Ds DS3?
Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.
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VU16 FHW is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of VU16 FHW?
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What year was VU16 FHW registered?
VU16 FHW is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.
Is VU16 FHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU16 FHW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VU16 FHW have outstanding finance?
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